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Meaning of the word edges in English

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edges

Noun

1.

the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.

Example:
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a willow tree at the water's edge
Synonym:
borderboundaryextremityfringemarginsideliprimbrimbrinkvergeperimetercircumferenceperipherycontouroutlinelimitlimitsboundboundsmargebournskirt
Synonym:
middle
2.

the sharpened side of the blade of a cutting implement or weapon.

Example:
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a knife with a razor-sharp edge

Verb

1.

provide with a border or edge.

Example:
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the pool is edged with paving
Synonym:
borderfringerimvergeskirtsurroundencloseencirclecircleencompassboundlineflanktrimpipebanddecoratefinishbindhem
2.

move gradually, carefully, or furtively in a particular direction.

Example:
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she tried to edge away from him
Synonym:
creepsidlestealslink
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